THE ADMINISTRATION: Taking the Heat On Nixon Pardon

Gerald Ford demonstrated one
refreshing presidential trait last week: when the heat is on, he does
not flee the kitchen. Despite the outcry over his premature pardon of
Richard Nixon, Ford held the second press conference of his
presidencyin prime televiewing time. Apart from some touchy questions
about the CIA in Chile, most of the questions (16 out of 20) related to
Nixon. Most of the questioners implied, and some said with insulting
directness, that Ford had been deceptive and devious in reaching his
decision. The President unflinchingly stood his ground.